SEND Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education; Chichester; Vor Ort; GBP 15.000 - 19.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Axcis Education in Chichester is seeking a caring SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs in a specialist setting. The role involves 1:1 support and small group work to help access learning in a safe, nurturing environment.

You will assist with communication, social interaction and everyday activities, and may help with personal care as required. A positive attitude and reliability are essential, with DBS checks as part of safeguarding.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in SEND or supporting individuals with additional needs.
• Patient, compassionate and understanding.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Adaptable and confident handling varied behaviours and learning needs.

Aufgaben

• Provide 1:1 support and small group assistance to pupils.
• Support classroom learning, communication, social interaction and daily activities.
• Assist with personal care where required and handled sensitively.

Kenntnisse

SEND experience

Patience

Relationship building

Adaptability

Jobbeschreibung

We are currently looking for a caring, motivated and enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Chichester. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys supporting children and young people with additional needs and is passionate about helping them develop their confidence, independence and learning skills. The school provides education for pupils with a range of special educational needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other complex needs. You will be working with pupils of different ages and abilities, offering individualised support to help them access learning and make progress in a safe, nurturing environment. The role will involve working on a 1:1 basis and with small groups, supporting classroom learning, communication, social interaction and everyday activities. You may also be required to assist with personal care, so it is important that you are comfortable supporting pupils with their individual care requirements in a sensitive, respectful and professional manner.

• Has previous experience working within a SEND setting or supporting individuals with additional needs.
• Is patient, compassionate and understanding.
• Can build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Is adaptable and confident responding to different behaviours, abilities and learning needs.
• Has a genuine passion for supporting children and helping them achieve their potential.
• Is reliable, enthusiastic and able to bring a positive attitude to the classroom each day.

Position details:

• Location: Chichester
• Role: SEND Teaching Assistant
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
• Contract: Full-time
• Daily Rate: £92.63

If you have a background in SEND and would love the opportunity to work in a specialist educational setting where no two days are the same, we would be delighted to hear from you.

If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don't forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

Contact: Sam Higham

Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 1038